Input validation error in WebSphere Portal - CVE-2015-7428
Published: February 29, 2016 / Updated: August 9, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU40442
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2015-7428
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: IBM Corporation
Affected software:
WebSphere Portal
WebSphere Portal
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to manipulate data.
Open redirect vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Portal 8.0.x before 8.0.0.1 CF20 and 8.5.x before 8.5.0.0 CF09 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a crafted URL. <a href="http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/601.html">CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')</a> <br /> <br /> Appropriate Vendor Advisory Link: <a href="http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21976358">HERE</a>
How to mitigate CVE-2015-7428
Install update from vendor's website.